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Add 72/75 and 18/45

72/75 + 18/45 is 34/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/225 + 90/225 = 216 + 90/225 = 306/225
  5. 306/225 simplified gives 34/25
  6. So, 72/75 + 18/45 = 34/25
    In mixed form: 19/25

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